Welcome to the X.

Lately, I have been battling a bit with myself about the idea of routines. Think about it: we start young. Wake up, wash up, brush teeth and get ready for school or the day. It’s a routine. It’s not bad, it’s just the routine. But…

The human mind has only one need, according to today’s guest. And that’s the perpetual need to express our authentic identity. John Voris is a philosopher, writer and a human motivation researcher. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in…

For those of you who don’t live where the change of seasons is distinct, you're missing something wonderful and miraculous. While we have not yet seen the show of fall colors, the indications of its approach are clear. Acorns are beginning to fall and leaves…

It’s impossible not to notice the way the world has devolved into a contest of heroes vs. villains. We cheer and boo based on the red meat so easily provided by politicians and the news media. Social media, based on unknown algorithms, feeds us a…

The old saying that “laughter is the best medicine” is definitely one I accept with open arms and an open heart. I admit that I can be self-critical. Unfortunately, it’s a hard-wired skill after growing up in a household where criticism was the main course.…

Chapter X is the perfect opportunity to investigate your passions, but it doesn’t mean you have to reinvent yourself. Rediscovering your old interests may hold the clues to what you should pursue next. Michael Brailove is an 84-year-old New Jersey native who spent his career…

Can eating specific foods help with brain health? The latest research says yes.  A new study found that following the MIND diet—a combination of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet—can help reduce our risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In this episode, we’ll hear…

I was raised with the idea that becoming successful requires discipline, like most of you probably were. Sure, we need discipline to create good habits, such as exercise or eating well, but it's also important for learning how to plow through problems and obstacles. We…